The great wealth transfer is already underway. Here’s how nonprofits can capture their share.

Interested in learning more? We have partnered with Raisely to host a free webinar. Register now! Over the next 20 years, an estimated $84 trillion in wealth will transfer from Baby Boomers to Gen X, Millennials, and younger generations. Of...

A fundraiser’s perspective on donor-advised funds: An interview with Chantelle Ohrling

If you’ve been hearing a lot about donor-advised funds (DAFs) lately, it’s because this form of charitable giving has become the fastest-growing giving channel in Canada. In our CharityVillage Connects podcast episode, The Surge in Donor Advised Funds: How They’re Reshaping Canadian...

5 fundraising mistakes that are costing you donations

While fundraising is not the core work of nonprofits and charities, it is vital when it comes to securing long-term funds to support your mission. Many organizations have access to staff and volunteers with deep expertise in their field, whether that be...

Donation form best practices: What 33,000+ campaigns tell us about what actually works in 2026

Interested in learning more? We have partnered with Keela and Raisely to host a free webinar. Register now! Most nonprofits treat their donation form as a final step in the donor journey. The data suggests it's become a bottleneck. After...

CharityVillage Connects: The Surge in Donor Advised Funds: How They’re Reshaping Canadian Philanthropy

In this episode of CharityVillage Connects, we take an in-depth look at donor-advised funds (DAFs), a method for Canadians to give to charity that is increasing rapidly in popularity. With more than $20 billion sitting in DAF accounts across the...

Donor acquisition is no longer the fundraising bottleneck—retention is

The era of passive growth is over In the past, nonprofits relied heavily on donor acquisition to fuel their fundraising engines. But in 2025, the data shows a clear pivot: donor acquisition is no longer the primary growth driver. Instead,...

Fundraising Essentials for New Organizations: How to Build a Realistic Fundraising Strategy

Original Broadcast Date: February 12, 2026 Summary: Establishing a new organization, whether it’s a charity or a nonprofit, can be incredibly exciting. Your team is likely full of passion, and eager to make a real difference in the community. But...

CharityVillage Connects: The 2025 Federal Budget: What Nonprofits Need to Know to Navigate 2026

On November 4th, the federal government released its latest budget. In this episode of CharityVillage Connects, we explore what the new fiscal plan means for nonprofits and charities across Canada. Our guests break down the key measures affecting funding, employment,...

How USAID cuts are impacting Canadian nonprofits working internationally: An interview with Lindsay Glassco from Plan International Canada

In our recent CharityVillage Connects podcast episode, The Dismantling of USAID: Impacts on Global Aid and Canadian Nonprofits, we explored how recent cuts to USAID funding are creating ripple effects for Canadian charities working internationally. For this episode, we were...

CharityVillage Connects: The Dismantling of USAID: Impacts on Global Aid and Canadian Nonprofits

In this episode of CharityVillage Connects, we examine the far-reaching consequences of the Trump administration’s sudden dismantling of USAID, which has created a $63-billion void in global aid funding. With essential programs in health, education, food security, and disaster relief...
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